Graphic Era vs Sikkim Manipal University
A side-by-side look at Graphic Era in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 5 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Graphic Era | Sikkim Manipal University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Course fee range | ₹3L – ₹13.6L | ₹3.9L – ₹57.8L |
| Highest package | ₹84.88 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #48, University | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0555 | U-0431 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | geu.ac.in | smu.edu.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Graphic Era: from ₹3 lakh, against ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
- Graphic Era lists the higher top package: ₹84.88 LPA, against ₹24 LPA at Sikkim Manipal University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Graphic Era at 48 (University) and Sikkim Manipal University at 151-200 (University).
- Graphic Era is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 1,090 km apart.
- Graphic Era is a deemed-to-be university and Sikkim Manipal University is a private institution.
- Graphic Era lists 12 programmes and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; 8 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Graphic Era lists 12 programmes in all and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Graphic Era (3)
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Pharm
Only at Sikkim Manipal University (1)
- MBBS
